confident children,literate for life
Volunteer Reading Help (VRH) is a national charity working from branches around the country to help children aged 6-12 who find reading a challenge. For many children, group learning isn’t enough. VRH recruits and trains volunteers to provide individual support to children who have a low reading ability for their age. Many of the children VRH supports lack confidence and have low self-esteem; they may have unhappy home circumstances, a lack of parental support, or speak English as a second language. Without individual support children who find reading difficult fall behind their peers and their behavior may deteriorate too. Giving children a “reading friend” that provides regular, fun sessions can give them new confidence and with that a new interest in books and learning. This is a long-term solution, which can impact on a child’s attitude, and aspirations. The London South East branch of VRH covers Lewisham, Lambeth, Southwark & Greenwich. We currently have 100 volunteers providing regular support to 300 children. However, the need for our services far outstrips our supply of trained volunteers. If you would like to find out more about becoming a volunteer then contact: jill.kettle@vrh.org.uk or telephone 020 8297 1616 Contact:
Volunteer Reading Help
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